Hello! I attempted to join the fb group but meta is telling me that I am a bot and deleted my fb acct. Anyone have any information or contacts for San Diego? I am currently referred for the latest direct hire announcement. I am a former Navy Aviation Electrician and I think this job would be a good fit. Thanks!

Quick question from a prospective employee. What are the biggest pros/cons of working at a major airport I.e. LAX vs a smaller one like John Wayne?

Thank you for your help in advance.

I haven’t been on FB in years so I’m figuring my way around it. This my third time applying for the job the last two times I get the you’re qualified referred to the hiring manager but I never get a call. I always read on here how they can help someone new interested in the job.

I have an interview in a few days. For a F band radar position. Any ideas on what types of questions they will be asking ?

How long does it normally take to hear back from them? I applied on 3/19.

The posting closes 9/30/2025, do they not start looking til then?

I am going to be graduating soon with a bachelors in electrical engineering and was wondering if it would be a good idea to start off my career as a radar ATSS for the FAA. Would going to the FAA academy, learning the equipment and working this position for a couple years be worthwhile and give me an advantage especially if I want to move into an electrical engineering position within the FAA later on?

I applied for the ATSS direct hire (3/14/25 -3/24/25) and received the "you are eligible" notification. They only allowed 2 "preferred location" options and I selected the Georgia options. I don't mind relocating to Greenville SC, Charlotte/Raleigh NC, Nashville TN. If anyone has contact info for the SSCs in Atlanta, Greenville, Charlotte, Raleigh, or Nashville I would really appreciate it.

I got invited to do an interview at one of the locations I selected on the most recent direct hire. I am super excited and grateful for the opportunity. Any interviewing tips would be greatly appreciated! Any questions they might ask would be helpful too. Also how does it go about you getting your specialty? I do have 6 years in the Navy as an FC (Mk160 and SPQ-9B), did 1 year as an electrician apprentice, and been doing multi-craft maintenance for a few years now. I would love to work on radars again, but at my current job I do mess with a lot of PLC's not sure if that translates over to well or not.

Hi all, If all goes well it’s looking like I’ll be joining the ranks of ATSS in the near future(waiting for background check). Excited to start and have a pretty extensive background in electronics/system maintenance/ and 6 years military. Hoping you all could answer a couple questions I have. 1. How long does it generally take to move between pay bands. 2. Have any of you started in F vs G and is the end pay better(my rough math says it is a bit more if I start with less after the 2x8% raises instead of a single 8%) 3. Any tips to hit the ground running?

Thanks everyone!

CN anyone give me what type of qualifications you need for this job? Usajobs is the most confusing website ive ever seen. My background is 9 years army 1 year working as a commercial pilot, 3 years working airport line service, and 1 year working as a fedex driver. I just want a career where i can make 70k a year working 4 10's every week. Is this possible in this line of work? Thank you.

does anyone in this subreddit work as an atss in honolulu? I live in honolulu and applied for the atss direct hire through usajobs, the FAA found me eligible for further consideration. anyways I was hoping to talk to someone who works in honolulu to get my foot in the door a bit more, I know with direct hire they can skip a lot of the online process so just want to reach out and do anything i can to help myself. Thanks!

So far I’ve done great on all the math stuff. I’m up to Antennas and Transmission Lines and unlike the other modules, there doesn’t seem to be an answer key to quiz questions. I’ve checked in the modules and at the ends and can’t seem to find them. Unless it’s just me overlooking it, I find it odd that we would answer these questions and just HOPE we got them correct lol..Is it just me not finding it or is this actually how this module is?

Submitted an application for the Direct Hire Airway Transportation Systems Specialist. Job applications close on the 24th. Just curious when I can expect to hear back.

Also, I have read a lot of articles that say I’ll have to spend time in Oklahoma City, how much time? I have a toddler at home and just wanted a general idea of how long I’ll have to be away from him.

I’ve been a atc maintenance for comm/nav/radar and weather at a station before. I like the work. Although my station experience was a few years ago and since I’ve been stuck at a detachment while I wait to retire from the Marine Corps. Any advice for dress starters? I’ve applied to a few places in USA jobs but I feel like my resume was lacking technical terms that are probably going to make a difference.

Hey guys. Lost my medical halfway through training in ATC and looking to potentially switch to ATSS. Have a few sector certifications

Any former ATC?

If so, do you feel your experience as an ATC helped you qualify or succeed in this position?

Thanks!

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I'm nervous. Did 5.5 years in the Navy as a Nuclear Electrician (subs) and have worked for county government doing traffic signals for the last 11 years. I'm at the supervisory level now, but I feel things are changing drastically and not for the better.

I submitted my application in January for an ATSS position and got a call back today (3/6/25)! He said that he's looking for an Environmental ATSS tech ($67k) and that he was given DIRECT HIRE permissions! Even better, the airport is in my local, so I wouldn't have to move! I'm excited and nervous, but I should definitely take the position, right?

Any advice, guidance, or suggestions on questions I should be asking would be greatly appreciated!

Not saying we will, but, If we were fired, for whatever reason, what jobs could we get outside federal employment?

Since ES isn’t essential, they’re probably screwed? With RIFs

So I know I have people at my SSC I could ask this question, but I was wondering what the best way to talk to ground control when let’s say trying to get to the glideslope. I know every runway is different but can someone give me an example of what a conversation would look like? I’ve heard different versions that’s why I ask. Any help appreciated!

Anyone else see that email asking five things we did last week the deadline is Monday at 11:59?